I lost my Copy System and awakened a Plundering System - Chapter 187

Chapter 187: Battle between the Luminari and Royal Academy

“LUMINARI ACADEMY VS ROYAL ACADEMY!”

The entire crowd erupted into noise, cheering wildly. No one had expected this—a battle between two academies ranked in the top five.

To make things even more intense, it seemed that some participants from both academies were sworn enemies, with a history that even involved a battle to the death.

Draco smiled—not a warm smile, but a chilling one. His aura was unrestrained, exuding a demonic presence. He looked like a grim reaper from hell, coming to claim the life of a sinner.

Meanwhile, two students from the Royal Academy, Fian and Damien, glared at Draco with cold, murderous intent. Their mission was clear: to eliminate Draco from existence and make him regret ever crossing them and the powerful clan backing them.

The crowd was divided—some cheered, while others sighed. Regardless of the outcome, one of the academies would fall in prestige and influence. Victory or defeat would have lasting consequences.

Tera and Ken narrowed their eyes before sighing. If it were up to them, they would have preferred this battle to happen later—perhaps after securing their place in the top five. If they fought then, even if one academy lost, they would still retain their ranking. But now? A loss could mean the complete downfall of one academy.

The other three top academies were delighted by this turn of events. Even the representatives of Haven Academy cheered—it seemed they had a strong chance of rising into the top five, increasing their influence significantly.

Haven Academy, located in the Central District, Bloom District, was aligned with the Royal Academy. If Luminari Academy lost, the Originat Art of the Aerthys Domain would weaken, as they would be suppressed.

Even though Luminari Academy was one of the top five, its influence and strength had already been waning. A loss here could mean complete suppression or the loss of its strongest cultivators.

The Royal Academy, on the other hand, was currently ranked number one. A loss would only be a minor setback, and they could reclaim their glory in next year’s contest. They also had the support of many powerful clans. Most noble clans sent their young masters and mistresses to the Royal Academy, strengthening its ties with them. The clans would never allow harm to come to their members, making the academy a fortress of influence.

Even the commentators sighed at the situation.

“An epic battle is about to unfold,” Red chuckled.

“Yes, a battle between two of the top five—one that will decide the fate of an academy,” Blue added.

“But who will win?” Green grinned. “Neither academy has a weak foundation, and they have maintained their positions for years.”

It was true. The Royal Academy, Phoenix Academy, Waves Academy, Obsidian Academy, and Luminari Academy had dominated the top five for the past ten years, with each academy taking turns holding the top spot.

But for the last two years, the Royal Academy had maintained its position as the best. That dominance had provoked the other academies, pushing them to challenge Royal Academy’s reign.

For the past two years, the Royal Academy had maintained its position as the best. That dominance had provoked the other academies, pushing them to challenge the Royal Academy’s reign.

Holding the title of the best academy of the year was no ordinary feat. Apart from the influence it granted, the government of Calonia City also provided resources to the winning academy.

Yes, Calonia City had its own order. The government was responsible for regulating the city and maintaining order, but they were not the only ones. The powerful clans also played their part. However, to prevent corruption, the government was led by two individuals who ensured balance and fairness.

As both academies’ contestants prepared to enter the arena, Luminari Academy consulted Draco about which participants he wanted to battle alongside.

After his previous performance, he had completely convinced them of his strength. They now believed that without Draco, they might not stand a chance. In the last match, he had completely overwhelmed and dominated their opponents.

However, their hearts were still filled with unease about this battle. They knew about Draco’s personal feud with Damien, but that wasn’t all. One of the strongest members of the Night Clan’s younger generation was also participating.

The Night Clan wouldn’t miss this opportunity to eliminate Draco—to keep their secrets buried and erase the humiliation he had caused by attempting to kill Casper, their young master.

As for Draco, guess who he picked? He chose Blum and Ming. He trusted them completely. It wasn’t that he couldn’t take on all three Royal Academy opponents alone—he absolutely could—but he wanted to ensure Damien was eliminated from the face of the earth.

The other two might interfere, giving Damien a chance to escape using his cloning ability or admit defeat before Draco could finish him off. So, Draco planned to hold back his full strength until the final moment, leaving Damien completely vulnerable before claiming his life.

Draco, Blum, and Ming successfully entered the arena. On the opposing side, Damien, Fian, and the third participant took their positions. The last member of the Royal Academy exuded a powerful aura. He had striking purple hair, and his eyes shone like stars.

The moment the crowd saw him, especially those knowledgeable about his heritage, they erupted in cheers. He was from the Starwood Clan, one of the main clans of Calonia City.

The Starwood Clan was renowned for their celestial abilities—controlling the stars, the sun, and the moon. The men had the ability to wield the power of the sun, while the women controlled the moon.

The girls in the crowd cheered loudly, but among them, one person had a noticeable shift in mood. Rose’s expression darkened. The people she cared about most were fighting a battle to the death.

It was heartbreaking and painful. Worse still, she was haunted by the knowledge that her brother was using another person’s talent—Draco’s talent, which they had extracted.

She never imagined her father had such a dark side. He had even sacrificed his own wife in his thirst for power. She wondered if he had ever truly loved her mother at all.

The thought of betraying Draco tormented her. It felt like eternal suffering, as if she were trapped in hell for an uncountable period of time.

“What are you thinking about, dear?” Alya’s voice pulled Rose from her thoughts.

“Nothing,” Rose forced a smile, but Alya saw right through her.

“You don’t have to force yourself, dear. I’m sure he’ll make the right decision—one that won’t hurt anyone.” Alya reassured her, and Rose calmed down slightly.

The other girls noticed her distress but relaxed when they saw she had regained her composure.

Back in the arena, Fian’s eyes locked onto Draco’s with deadly intent.

“You’re going to regret ever trying to kill our young master. Like I said, I’m going to kill you.”

Draco stared at the young man. He remembered their first encounter—when Fian had arrogantly declared that he would claim Draco’s head at the beginning of the contest.

Then, Draco smirked and opened his mouth to speak.

What he said next sent waves of shock through the crowd…

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